I'm currently in the final stages of getting ready to start college within the next week and a half. I got my textbook (only need one this semester) and my schedule is set. The only thing left for me to do is go computer shopping for a new laptop. I originally was going to order one from HP, but unfortunately, I won't be able to get it in time for class to start. I'll be using it primarily for school, but I just might use it for movies, some music, & some light gaming on the side, eventually replacing my old desktop Vaio, which I've had for 5 years. I've just about narrowed it down to two choices. Hit the links for the full stats:

HP Pavilion Laptop dv7-2185dxA nice, fast, beefy machine which seems perfect for all my needs. The downsides are the lack of a Blu-Ray drive, its size (I know it's a meant as a desktop replacement, but it isn't that much of a pain for me to carry) and no HD display, although I can hook it up to my TV.The price is a bit on the high side.

Dell Studio XPS Laptop X1640-026BSmaller, leaner, but seems to be a still worthwhile notebook. Plus, Blu-Ray! On the minus side, I heard the resolution leaves something to be desired, I can't hook it up to a TV easily because of a lack of an HDMI slot, plus it runs very warm from some of the research I've done.

Throw a brother a bone....Which should I go with?